Legal Question in Family Law in California

Divorce and purchase of new property

In the event a divorce is in its final decree (last stage before official), and partner purchase additional property, will the other partner be able to claim any interest in the new property purchase?


Asked on 10/26/00, 2:21 pm

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Re: Divorce and purchase of new property

Not typically, if you're already separated. The separation date on the divorce petition controls unless another agreement is reached--or there's fraud involved. I'd have to know more about your specific circumstances to give you specific advice in this instance.

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Answered on 11/16/00, 1:29 am


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